Summary: So I have been driving..

Review: So I have been driving my Dad's old 528e (the one he drove off the lot in '84!) for about eight years now. When I first inherited it, there was a number of issues left over from having sat on his property for a few years. I went through several different mechanics and tried to learn a few things on my own to get the different ailments worked out. The main issue that occurred was that the linkage broke in the shifter. After spending $800 dollars at a "BMW certified" mechanic, I picked up the car to discover that the 5th gear was gone! When I returned I was informed that the transmission was shot and would have to spend another $1200 or so. I knew that this wasn't the case but being a naive kid I backed away instead of fighting them on their negligence. Sadly I drove the poor car for the preceding 7 years without a 5th gear. Anytime I would find a new mechanic, I would explain the situation, and always would get a hesitant response at best and general unwillingness to investigate for fear of unraveling a larger issue. That is until I found Chris at German Auto Sport!This last summer, after living in the Bay for two years, my car was due for it's general maintenance. Chris had been recommended to me from people in the foothills where I am from, as well as my landlord in Oakland. When I took it in, the first thing he said was, "That's the best car ever made, the more I can keep on the road, the happier I am", (I agree!) And besides hooking me up with a really affordable deal for a ton of odd job stuff (you know how old beamers can be), when I mentioned the 5th gear dilemma, he basically said, "bet I know exactly what that is", an hour later I got a call saying that a bolt roughly 1/8 cm too long had been wrongly installed, and simply put, 5th gear was back!I am so happy to have found this shop. I love my car, but it's old and cranky and now I feel much more sure to know that when it is in need, I have somewhere friendly and reliable to take it!

Shop Information

German Auto Sport in Berkeley

Automotive repair, Berkeley CA 94702

2396 San Pablo Ave

Berkeley, CA 94702

510-525-6000

We specialize in:

• Automotive repair
• Truck Repair
• Brake Repair
• Maintenance & Electrical Diagnostic
• Engine Repair
• Tires
• Transmission Repair
• Repair

Hello! Welcome to German Auto Sport. With over 47 years in business, we are proud to be your local Automotive Repair experts. As the premier auto repair shop in Berkeley, our highly trained automotive technicians take pride in all of their Automotive repair efforts.

Each and every one of our reliable specialists undergoes extensive automotive repair training, including advanced certification in Scheduled Maintenance, Air Conditioning Service, Electrical Testing, Alignments and Suspension, and Advanced Diagnostics. While preventative maintenance may be one of our specialties, our reputation has been built on our ability to solve all complex mechanical issues on your vehicle bumper to bumper.

No matter your vehicle needs, our team at German Auto Sport will be glad to provide trustworthy, honest, and reputable service. We are grateful to offer reliable vehicle care to Berkeley residents, as well as those just driving through.

Category: Auto Repair & Service